Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head
Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori have met 16 times on the professional tour. Kei Nishikori leads 10–6, a rivalry that has run from 2008 to 2024. Most of their matches have come on hard (13 of 16), where the record is 8–5 in Kei Nishikori's favour.
They last met in September 2024 at Tokyo, won by Kei Nishikori 6-4 3-6 6-3. Kei Nishikori has won the last 3 meetings in a row. Over their last five matches the split is 3–2 to Kei Nishikori. 5 of the 16 meetings have come at Grand Slams.
The rivalry at a glance
Surface splits
Every meeting
| Date | Event | Surf | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Tokyo | Hard | R32 | Nishikori | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| Aug 2018 | US Open | Hard | QF | Nishikori | 2-6 6-4 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 |
| Apr 2018 | Monte Carlo Masters | Clay | QF | Nishikori | 6-4 6-7(1) 6-3 |
| Nov 2016 | Tour Finals | Hard | RR | Cilic | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
| Oct 2016 | Basel | Hard | F | Cilic | 6-1 7-6(5) |
| Jun 2016 | Wimbledon | Grass | R16 | Cilic | 6-1 5-1 RET |
| Oct 2015 | Tokyo | Hard | QF | Nishikori | 3-6 7-5 6-3 |
| Aug 2015 | Washington | Hard | SF | Nishikori | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
| Aug 2014 | US Open | Hard | F | Cilic | 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| Apr 2014 | Barcelona | Clay | QF | Nishikori | 6-1 6-3 |
| Dec 2013 | Brisbane | Hard | QF | Nishikori | 6-4 5-7 6-2 |
| Feb 2013 | Memphis | Hard | QF | Nishikori | 6-4 6-2 |
| Aug 2012 | US Open | Hard | R32 | Cilic | 6-3 6-4 6-7(3) 6-3 |
| Jan 2011 | Chennai | Hard | R32 | Nishikori | 4-6 7-6(0) 6-2 |
| Aug 2010 | US Open | Hard | R64 | Nishikori | 5-7 7-6(6) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-1 |
| Mar 2008 | Indian Wells Masters | Hard | R128 | Cilic | 6-2 6-4 |
Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori — frequently asked
Who leads the Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori head-to-head?
Kei Nishikori leads 10–6 in 16 career meetings.
When did Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori last play?
Their most recent meeting was in September 2024 at Tokyo, won by Kei Nishikori 6-4 3-6 6-3.
How many times have Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori played?
They have met 16 times on tour, first in 2008.
What is the Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori record on hard?
On hard, Kei Nishikori leads 8–5 across 13 matches.
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Head-to-head records from completed tour and Grand Slam matches in the fault.bet database, updated 28 Jul 2026. Descriptive stats only. 18+ · BeGambleAware.